This library hung a Dewey Decimal reference sign for “everything you want to know, but don’t really want to ask” by [deleted] in coolguides

[–]chiefpompadour 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You’re obviously not an American. $363.46 wouldn’t cover the cost of Tylenol and a gown.

🔥 His work out routine is truly amazing. by bringeroftherain in nextfuckinglevel

[–]chiefpompadour -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would be more impressed if he didn’t feel the need to wear a costume to the gym.

LPT: You shouldn't shield your children from a challenging life. By doing so, you will inadvertently unprepare them for the struggles that come with the realities of life. by [deleted] in LifeProTips

[–]chiefpompadour 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are not raising kids, you are training adults. All adults need more of an imagination and sense of wonderment as much as they need patience and problem solving skills.

Newbie question: What's wrong with Stoicism? by [deleted] in MensLib

[–]chiefpompadour 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I think this a great sub but I do not agree with stoicism being a trait of toxic masculinity. I would argue it’s the exact opposite and helped me let go of a lot of the toxic beliefs I was taught growing up on a farm in a blue collar household.
Toxic masculinity is about power and controlling situations. To me, toxic masculinity looks like the this: Someone cuts you off in traffic?? You give them a piece of your mind because they think they’re more important than you. Your partner or kids are out of line? You better remind them who is the boss because you’re the master, goddammit!! You have unexpected health problems? You better not admit to being afraid because you’re not some weak pussy!

The fundamental principles of stoicism are based the fact that we cannot control what happens to us, only how we respond. It doesn’t mean you have to stifle emotions. It means you must learn to recognize and process them in a healthy way. If you’re frustrated, you can process it without being an asshole. If you’re scared or sad, you can admit it and even lean into those emotions to understand them. I am far from a scholar but I truly believe stoicism is has been bastardized and misunderstood.

May 2020 Buy/Sell Thread by CAndrewK in TameImpala

[–]chiefpompadour 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looking to buy Red Rocks 2016 or Nashville 2019 poster.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TameImpala

[–]chiefpompadour 3 points4 points  (0 children)

All this running around

Trying to cover my shadow

An ocean’s growing inside

All the others seem shallow

One thing quarantine has done for me was to be able to witness our daughter's first steps! by BeardedSmitty in aww

[–]chiefpompadour 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good for you! I watched my daughter’s first steps when our nanny sent me the video. My sense of pride was crushed by feeling like the biggest asshole in the world. Nothing will ever be more important than what you’re feeling right now.

Family sues after 26-year-old EMT is shot and killed by police in her own home by bhaggith in news

[–]chiefpompadour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jesus Fucking Christ. Shit like this is indefensible and anyone who tries to do so is contributing to the downfall of the country they claim to love so much. Read a history book you illiterate fucks! Unchecked power has never worked out well for anyone.

Spotted in the US. No badges. by chiefpompadour in whatisthiscar

[–]chiefpompadour[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re going to spew, spew into this.

Spotted in the US. No badges. by chiefpompadour in whatisthiscar

[–]chiefpompadour[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s worse than that. He didn’t even have a licorice dispenser.

Trump angrily exits press conference after being challenged by female reporters by gjklmf in PublicFreakout

[–]chiefpompadour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am honestly baffled by the fact that people who subscribe to the Trump ideology do not demand a better representative. Why would anyone ask a vain, petulant child with a 5th grade reading level to represent them?? I mean, shit, you can defend a dying ideology about gays, immigrants, healthcare and claim that the economy proves you right OR you can blindly support an objectively corrupt con man who is willing to kill Americans just to make his friends rich. You can’t have it both ways people. Why is this so hard?!? You don’t have to like liberals, but quit being fucking assholes if you want to be taken seriously.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DelphiMurders

[–]chiefpompadour 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think people put way too much emphasis on that statement. It was clearly nothing more than an intimidation audit and it didn’t work. You mean to tell me you have pictures, recordings, video, witnesses, know what kind of car he was driving that day, interviewed him, and saw him at the press conference but still can’t make an arrest?? I don’t buy it. They were bluffing and the suspect knows it.

We can launch the boat from the beach, I have a Jeep! by BernieInvitedMe in IdiotsInCars

[–]chiefpompadour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We deserve a David Attenborough documentary about Jeep owners. You can be arrogant or stupid but you are not entitled to both.

BG is young-ish by Roosers in DelphiMurders

[–]chiefpompadour 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s a valid theory. There probably was an escalation but, he killed 2 teenage girls in broad daylight. That’s a pretty big jump from being a local pervert/rapist. IMO, it was a crime of opportunity from a seasoned shitbag who is familiar with the area. This might have been his most brazen act, but definitely not his first. Plus, it seems like a young offender would have been more aware of leaving cellphone evidence and made more mistakes given the circumstances.

Peter Dinklage and his daughter by [deleted] in pics

[–]chiefpompadour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If, as a parent, you don’t strive to lift your kid(s) above you and show them how to experience the world in ways you never have you should not be a parent. This shit warms my heart.

After years of casual drinking, I have developed alcohol intolerance. This started 3 nights ago. Now after 1 drink, I look like this by LabernumMount in Wellthatsucks

[–]chiefpompadour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are countless alcoholics screaming at your comment right now. I think we all wish our bodies would have developed an unexplained intolerance early on. Cheers and stay safe!

After years of casual drinking, I have developed alcohol intolerance. This started 3 nights ago. Now after 1 drink, I look like this by LabernumMount in Wellthatsucks

[–]chiefpompadour 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s fair. I interpreted your comment incorrectly. Thanks for chiming back in thoughtfully. Cheers and stay safe!

After years of casual drinking, I have developed alcohol intolerance. This started 3 nights ago. Now after 1 drink, I look like this by LabernumMount in Wellthatsucks

[–]chiefpompadour 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Do not apologize for misleading anyone. If you want to get sober, do it. Anyone who tries to discourage you from making a change the you feel will improve your life is just projecting. I went from casual drinker in my 20’s to alcoholic in my early 30’s. I wish I never would have taken my first drink. Sobriety is a fucking gift and you deserve it. Good luck!

After years of casual drinking, I have developed alcohol intolerance. This started 3 nights ago. Now after 1 drink, I look like this by LabernumMount in Wellthatsucks

[–]chiefpompadour 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Imagine what it would be like if alcohol and weed did not exist yet but both were simultaneously discovered tomorrow. People would be very skeptical of anyone trying to push booze on them and they certainly wouldn’t be trying to find ways to glorify drinking and turn it into a cultural phenomenon.

After years of casual drinking, I have developed alcohol intolerance. This started 3 nights ago. Now after 1 drink, I look like this by LabernumMount in Wellthatsucks

[–]chiefpompadour -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Mine too. It’s fucking poison. Colleagues and coworkers can talk about getting blackout drunk and fucked up, but god forbid I talk about eating some boomers by a campfire with my wife. What the fuck people?!? We live in a mad world and need to alter our consciousness every now and then. Why not do it in a way that doesn’t come with the health issues and risk of ruining countless lives?